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Sat, 08 Apr 2017 10:43:28 +0000en-UShourly1Teeth Whitening: In-Office or At-Home?https://murrellsinletdentist.com/teeth-whitening/teeth-whitening-in-office-or-at-home/
https://murrellsinletdentist.com/teeth-whitening/teeth-whitening-in-office-or-at-home/#respondFri, 14 Feb 2014 19:23:38 +0000http://murrellsinletdentist.com/?p=1007Continued]]>There are many ways to whiten the teeth, but there are two that greatly stand out from the others. In-office and at-home teeth whitening are two very popular whitening treatments because they are dentist supervised and have been proven time and again to be very effective. So, which teeth whitening treatment is the better choice? Leading dental practice in Murrells Inlet, SC, Carolina Dental Center, answers this question and gives you details about these two treatments. May this information help you decide which teeth whitening treatment to choose.

In-office teeth whitening is a bleaching treatment performed at the dental office. The dentist and his team perform and supervise the entire process, which essentially benefits you in a lot of ways. Here are the advantages of in-office teeth whitening.

High grade bleaching products are used, so very effective results can be seen.

The process is completely safe for you.

Tooth stains caused by both internal and external factors are effectively addressed.

The treatment is completed in as little as one hour.

It offers instantaneous results.

What Happens During In-Office Teeth Whitening?

In-office teeth whitening is basically the application of bleaching gel on your teeth by trained and experienced professionals. The process begins with prep work. The dentist covers the soft tissues of your mouth (gums and lips), to minimize sensitivity. He then proceeds with gel application, carefully placing the gel all over your teeth. Once this is done, the teeth are exposed to a special curing light. The light works by activating the bleaching agents, so they penetrate deep within your teeth to remove even the most stubborn stains and discoloration. The final outcome is a beautiful smile transformation!

At-home teeth whitening is a treatment done by you, using the whitening kit provided by the dentist. It offers several distinct advantages which are as follows:

Teeth whitening is performed at the comforts of home.

Teeth whitening is done at your own pace and time.

The customized trays allow the bleach to be in close contact with your teeth.

You get sparkling white teeth as a result.

This treatment is simple enough to follow.

What Happens during At-Home Teeth Whitening?

First, the doctor takes your dental impression. This will be sent to an outside laboratory that will fabricate your custom-made trays. Once the trays are done, the dentist gives them to you along with your bleaching gels.
To begin treatment, you are instructed to apply the bleaching agent into the tray that you are about to wear. Once the gel is properly applied, simply put on your customized tray and wear it for long hours every day. While most patients prefer to wear their custom trays during sleep, this decision rests on your hands. The trays are comfy enough to be used during daytime. So long as the trays are worn regularly and repeatedly for 2 straight weeks, you will achieve the desired effects. At-home teeth whitening may not be as instantaneous as in-office bleaching, but you will also get the bright white teeth that you desire.

Talk with us about Teeth Whitening

Visit us, at Carolina Dental Center, so we can discuss your teeth whitening concern. You can choose between in-office and at-home teeth whitening or choose both treatments. Our doctors will need to examine your teeth and talk with you about your needs and goals. We will then recommend the best whitening solution for you. Contact us today, and let’s begin the journey to bright, white teeth.
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https://murrellsinletdentist.com/teeth-whitening/teeth-whitening-a-new-year-resolution-you-can-achieve/#respondSat, 07 Dec 2013 18:37:05 +0000http://murrellsinletdentist.com/?p=940Continued]]>As we head into 2014, now is the time to work on self-improvement! Every year, thousands of Americans make unrealistic and hard-to-achieve New Year resolutions. For example, losing weight was the most popular New Year resolution for 2014. However, of the 45 percent of Americans who actually make a resolution, only 8 percent of them ever achieve their goals.
This year, we say it’s time to create realistic resolutions that can be achieved quickly and easily!

Make Teeth Whitening Your 2014 Resolution

Teeth whitening can be an easy, quick and affordable goal that improves your appearance and confidence.
Teeth whitening has a handful of immediate benefits including:

A younger looking smile

Increased self confidence

Better job outlook

Warmer smile

Better first impressions

Boosts your mood

Teeth whitening is the most affordable cosmetic dentistry procedure available. With 99.7 percent of American adults believing that a smile is an important social aspect, choosing to have your teeth professionally whitened can improve your social life, appearance and confidence!

Teeth Whitening in Murrells Inlet, SC

At Carolina Dental Center, we offer both in-office and take home whitening kits for patients who are in need of a whiter smile.
Our in-office whitening procedure involves placing professional strength whitening gel directly onto the teeth. Our dentists are trained to protect your lips and gums during the procedure. With our teeth whitening procedure, our patients enjoy a smile up to 7 shades whiter!
Our take-home whitening kits provide you with professional strength whitening gel to place in a custom fitted whitening tray that you wear for a dentist recommend amount of time per day.
When you choose Carolina Dental Center for your teeth whitening needs, our dentists will ensure that you know how to make your whiter smile last!
They will inform you of the habits that can cause stained teeth, including:

Smoking

Poor brushing and flossing habits

Drinking dark liquids such as coffee and wine without a straw

You can also visit our office to receive touch ups for a longer lasting whitened smile!
For more information on teeth whitening in Murrells Inlet, SC, visit our office at Carolina Dental Center or call us at (843) 357-2122. Do yourself a favor and start the New Year off right with a whiter, brighter smile!
Photo Credit: Identity Station]]>https://murrellsinletdentist.com/teeth-whitening/teeth-whitening-a-new-year-resolution-you-can-achieve/feed/0Be at Your Best with Teeth Whiteninghttps://murrellsinletdentist.com/teeth-whitening/be-at-your-best-with-teeth-whitening/
https://murrellsinletdentist.com/teeth-whitening/be-at-your-best-with-teeth-whitening/#respondThu, 28 Nov 2013 19:32:05 +0000http://murrellsinletdentist.com/?p=916Continued]]>Smiling with great looking, white teeth can give you the confidence boost you need in whatever situation you find yourself in. A job interview or that first date may be nerve wracking, but you can create a look of confidence with a sparkling, dazzling smile. Teeth whitening is a great way to enhance your confidence. Dull, yellowish teeth are turned into dazzling pearly whites that just look amazing with a smile. For teeth whitening in Murrells Inlet, SC, visit Carolina Dental Center and experience the joy of having bright, white teeth today.

Receive an In-Office Teeth Whitening Treatment for Immediate Results

As its name suggests, this teeth whitening procedure is performed at the dentist’s office. The treatment begins with the dentist covering your gums and lips, to prevent them from getting sensitive to the bleach. He then applies bleaching gel on your teeth. He makes sure that the gel is evenly applied to each tooth for natural looking results.
The dentist then directs a light on your bleached teeth, to accelerate the whitening process. The light cures the bleach, allowing it to penetrate deeply within your teeth to remove stubborn and deep-seated stains. The result is great looking, white teeth that are a dramatic improvement from the previous color of your teeth.

Maintain your White Smile with At-Home Teeth Whitening

While in-office teeth whitening is not a permanent solution to achieve white teeth, maintaining your bright smile is fairly easy. Simply maintain good oral hygiene with proper brushing and flossing after meals, as well as having regular teeth cleanings. You can also take advantage of our at-home teeth whitening treatment, to prevent stains from sticking to your teeth. An at-home whitening kit includes a bleaching gel, which is to be applied on your custom bleaching tray. When you start noticing stains on your teeth, just put on your custom bleaching tray and prevent tooth discoloration. At-home teeth whitening is, therefore, a great maintenance treatment for teeth that have been previously whitened in our office. It can also be used as a gradual approach to whiten your teeth effectively.

What Are the Benefits of Having Gleaming White Teeth?

Being at your best is, perhaps, the greatest advantage of having a bright, white smile. White teeth simply make up a smile that looks both clean and attractive. Having white teeth also makes you feel good; hence, you achieve self confidence and self-esteem. You smile more often than you used to and create lasting impressions with your smile. You open various windows of opportunity, allowing not just your teeth to shine, but also your overall image. A bright new you can certainly impact various aspects of your life.

Teeth whitening in Murrells Inlet, SC is just great at Carolina Dental Center. We offer you state of the art products and facilities, plus an accommodating staff and trusted, experienced dentists. Drs. Jason Meares, Richard Birch, and Thomas Kelly are your teeth whitening experts in Murrells Inlet. Consult with us today and enjoy being at your best with a great looking smile.
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https://murrellsinletdentist.com/teeth-whitening/transform-smile-teeth-whitening/#respondThu, 19 Sep 2013 13:07:22 +0000http://murrellsinletdentist.com/?p=834Continued]]>What do you think of pearly white teeth? Aren’t they beautiful? Bright, white teeth are just great for whatever outfit you wear. Think how discolored teeth appear when you’re wearing a white shirt, or accessorizing with pearls. Even if your teeth are healthy, stained and yellowish teeth can give an image of poor oral hygiene and unhealthy teeth. With teeth whitening, you can finally say goodbye to stains and say hello to dazzling pearly whites. Your smile is instantly transformed, looking stunning in photographs and leaving a lasting impression wherever you go.

Teeth Whitening Alternatives

There are various ways to whiten the teeth, but nothing beats dentist-supervised teeth whitening solutions. At Carolina Dental Center, we offer both in-office and at-home whitening treatments.

In-office teeth whitening treatment involves the use of bleaching gel, to be carefully applied by your dentist. The bleaching gels used by dentists are safe and proven to be effective. It usually comes with desensitizing agents, to ensure that your teeth don’t get sensitive due to the treatment. After the treatment, patients get an instant bright, white smile that simply looks stunning.

We usually recommend that you follow up your in-office treatment with our at-home whitening kits. This ensures that your teeth stay white for as long as possible. Having white teeth is not permanent, as our mouths are continually exposed to foods and beverages that can greatly stain the teeth. It is, therefore, best to follow up your office treatment with at-home solutions to maintain your bright smile.

At-home whitening kits contain bleaching trays that the patient wears during sleep. The trays are very similar to orthodontic appliances. The only difference is, of course, function as it aims to whiten the teeth with the use of a bleaching gel on the tray. With repeated use, whitening trays can whiten the teeth significantly. Thus, at-home bleaching trays can either be a follow-up whitening treatment or your nightly whitening regimen for a dazzling, white smile.

Maintaining the Whiteness of your Teeth

Let’s face it. Teeth are prone to bacteria because we need to consume food and beverages regularly for sustenance. Colored foods like dishes rich in tomato, curry, and soy sauce can stain the teeth. Drinks like coffee, tea, red wine, and soda, are also notorious in staining the teeth. Who says, you have to give up your love for coffee or spaghetti? You don’t have to, so long as you maintain good oral hygiene by practicing good oral habits.

Brushing and flossing after meals is important to keep stains from penetrating the teeth. If you find yourself eating at a restaurant and you don’t have your toothbrush with you, try to rinse your mouth with water, and then brush your teeth as soon as you get the chance.

]]>https://murrellsinletdentist.com/teeth-whitening/transform-smile-teeth-whitening/feed/0Dental Sealants: Preventing Cavities One Molar At A Timehttps://murrellsinletdentist.com/dental-services/dental-sealants-preventing-cavities-one-molar-at-a-time/
https://murrellsinletdentist.com/dental-services/dental-sealants-preventing-cavities-one-molar-at-a-time/#respondWed, 10 Jul 2013 18:00:55 +0000http://murrellsinletdentist.com/?p=711Continued]]>When it comes to the sector of the population which has a love-love relationship with sweets, then that would have to be children. And while giving your child a treat every now and then for doing the chores or having good grades, but sometimes, kids will always find a way to sneak in a candy or two. And coupled with the fact that it’s also kids that are more negligent with their daily dental health regimen, this can pave the way for a huge disaster. So what can you do to keep your kid’s smile cavity-free?
How can your child’s dentist help?
Ask your child’s dentist for a procedure known as dental sealing or dental sealants. What this procedure basically entails is the painting on of a liquid protective covering on the biting surfaces of your child’s molars and pre-molars — the teeth found at the back of your mouth. The reason for this is to level up the biting surfaces of these teeth to keep dental debris from getting stuck in these areas and causing cavities to develop. The ridges and grooves serve as places for food to get stuck in, where they become metabolized by bacteria, which in turn produce acids that erode the dental enamel of teeth.
When should your child get dental sealants?
The dental sealing procedure is only indicated for children as well as adolescents. But before you bring your child in for the procedure, you must first consult Drs. R. Jason Meares, Richard M. Birch, or Thomas W. Kelly with regards to your child’s risk for cavities and whether or not your kid would really benefit from the treatment. If your dentist determines that your kid needs dental sealants, then the best age to do so would be from the age of six to 14. This would allow your child to get the maximum benefit from the procedure.
Will the procedure hurt? What else should you know?
The dental sealing procedure should not hurt, but it will take some time and your child should keep still all throughout the treatment duration. In order for the procedure to be classified as a success, then the dental sealants should stay intact for at least 10 years. Dental sealants can chip or wear out, and your dentist would have to replace these dental sealants if they are removed pre-maturely. While a number of insurance companies cover this procedure, you might want to check with your insurer to find out if this service is part of your coverage.
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